Good game by the Flames - minus the the very first few minutes, but crap happens sometimes. Flames played well, didn't let up, and hopefully this is the start for them getting their mojo back. I think half the problems with this team is them just not 'feeling it'. Doesn't hurt to play some weaker teams for a stretch and get everyone going again.
Ferland is boss. Offensively talented, defensively sound, and can impact the game any way he wants. Don't know why many on here are on him for being inconsistent - he is looking like a 30 goal scorer, not a 50 goal scorer. That's pretty good.
Bennett looked good. He seems to look good when he has guys to play with. If the Flames ever get him going well, look out!
There were some terrible plays out there, defensive lapses... but this is hopefully the start to getting all that figured out and the players relaxed a bit out there.
Jankowski is incapable of scoring boring goals. What's with this kid? Even his first one - though not of the 'exciting kind' - was at least assisted by one of the all time greats. In a couple of seasons he is going to mature into a hell of an important piece for this team.
Gillies looked good (after those nerves settled). There is a lot to be hopeful about now AND in the future.
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